Maintenance Technician

Sun Communities

Evans (CO)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical and Prescription

Dental and Vision Plans

On-Site Fitness Center

401(k) Plan with Sun matching

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Job summary

Sun Communities is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Evans, CO to perform routine and preventative maintenance across the community. You will handle home repairs, grounds upkeep, and safety tasks while delivering excellent resident service.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 6 months of maintenance or related experience; ability to lift 50 lbs and operate tools; valid driver’s license; able to work outdoors and on-call as needed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
6 months maintenance experience in apartment/manufactured housing preferred.
6 months snow removal experience (preferred) incl. plow truck.
6 months general maintenance knowledge & repair experience preferred.
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and work outdoors.
Valid driver’s license; ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and preventative maintenance to uphold community properties.
Complete repairs in rental homes and facilities as needed.
Inspect irrigation systems and maintain landscaping and grounds.
Operate and maintain water meters, well-water systems, or sewer systems if applicable.
Keep streets, common areas, and facilities clean and safe.
Assist with supervising service contractors; support move-in inspections.
Adhere to Sun's curb appeal standards and safety procedures.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Snow removal

General maintenance

Driver's license

Tool proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Commercial machinery

Job description

Career Opportunities: Maintenance Technician (137191)

Requisition ID137191-Posted09/03/2026-Sun Communities, Inc.-CO-Evans, Cave Creek-Regular-Full Time

Maintenance Technicians perform routine and preventative maintenance to maintain the physical integrity of Sun’s communities. They conduct home/building maintenance repairs and are responsible for cleanliness and upkeep of property grounds, facilities, streets, equipment, and various utility systems. Maintenance Technicians provide excellent customer service to prospective and current residents at all times.

Job Duties

Ensures trash/debris is picked up daily from common areas and streets. Empties common area trash containers as needed. (Essential)

Completes minor repairs to rental homes and facilities as needed. (Essential)

Inspects irrigation system regularly to ensure it is working properly, repairs as needed. (Essential)

Maintains vacant sites, including strap-downs and removal of trash and debris. (Essential)

Removes snow from community streets, parking lots, building entrances and other areas Sun is responsible for maintaining, where applicable. May include using a truck with a plow, spreading salt, snow blowing, and/or shoveling. (Essential)

Ensures lawns are manicured appropriately. Regularly treats for weeds, plants flowers/shrubs, spreads mulch, trims hedges, cuts and removes tree limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions, and performs other lawn care services as necessary.

Ensures all community streets and public access routes are free of hazards.

Performs water testing and other maintenance duties related to a well-water system, sewer system, or on-site water meters, if applicable. May include reading, repairing, and installing water meters.

Reports all community maintenance issues and concerns that may be identified while performing daily duties to manager.

Completes checklists of physical condition of community or sites prior to and after resident occupancy.

Ensures the community is presentable and inviting at all times and that it adheres to Sun's curb appeal standards.

Cleans building facilities such as clubhouse, community offices, restrooms, laundry areas, and maintenance garage.

Assists manager with supervision of service contractors.

Inspects playground area and equipment, pool/spa area, and other recreational amenities to ensure everything is in good condition, making minor repairs needed.

Assists with the proper spotting of homes upon move-in and move-out.

Maintains community pool(s), tests chemical levels, and adjusts appropriately, where applicable.

Maintains community vehicles and equipment.

Follows safety procedures while performing duties, including safely operating vehicles when moving from site to site and picking up supplies.

Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

6 months in previous maintenance experience in the apartment or manufactured housing industry (Preferred)

6 months in snow removal experience, including operating a plow truck (if applicable) (Preferred)

6 months in demonstrated knowledge of and broad experience in general maintenance techniques and repair work (Preferred)

Ability to endure fluctuations in temperatures as working conditions require constant outdoor work

Must have a valid driver's license

Ability to work well independently as well as on a team

Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs

Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email and the internet

Ability to work an on-call schedule

Proficient skills in operating various hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery

Ability to provide legible written reports

General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and grounds maintenance

BENEFITS

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.